{
  "id": 3487557,
  "title": "IMF's Georgieva says global economy weathering energy shock, sees fiscal concern...",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/imfs-georgieva-says-global-economy-weathering-energy-shock-sees",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T10:19:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/08/26/imfs-georgieva-says-global-economy-weathering-energy-shock-sees-fiscal-concerns.html"
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  "account": "International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated on Tuesday that the global economy is weathering the energy shock caused by the recent Gulf energy supply disruption better than previously anticipated, but raised concerns about deteriorating fiscal conditions in certain nations. Georgieva noted that there is a \"tug of war\" between the negative energy supply shock and growth tailwinds from the AI investment boom that is expanding beyond US borders.\n\nGeorgieva emphasized that while global risks are more balanced than in April, they are still leaning towards the downside due to mounting fiscal pressures and the possibility that central banks may need to maintain tight monetary policy to control inflation. She stated that global growth is resisting powerful headwinds from high debt levels, persistent inflation, and trade tensions, primarily due to a combination of factors such as oil and gas reserves depletion by various countries, increases in non-Gulf energy supplies, lower energy demand, rising renewable energy capacity, and the return to coal power generation in some areas.\n\nThe IMF has lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to a modest 3.0%, anticipating further downside risks stemming from the Middle East conflict, trade fragmentation, and potential AI uncertainty. Georgieva cautioned against complacency among policymakers, despite recent Brent crude oil prices hovering around $80-$90 per barrel, which remains significantly lower than their springtime peaks of above $118.\n\nGeorgieva stressed the importance of addressing fiscal issues and formulating credible plans to ensure sustainable debt and deficit levels. She reiterated the IMF's recommendation for Washington to reduce its growing fiscal deficits, which would also help lower US trade and current account deficits. Georgieva urged central banks to remain laser-focused on their inflation mandate, even though she expressed concern that tight monetary policy could dampen growth.\n\nIn addition to fiscal concerns, Georgieva advocated for addressing excess global imbalances that are contributing to trade tensions. She did not single out any specific countries but has previously called on China to transition towards a growth model driven by internal consumer demand rather than relying on export-oriented growth. Georgieva emphasized that a more balanced global economy would benefit everyone and is challenging to achieve in a more fragmented world. The IMF is refining its model for assessing external balances and will delve deeper into the drivers of these imbalances, including macroeconomic trends, trade, and industrial policy, in forthcoming papers.",
  "summary": "Georgieva said that there was a \"tug of war\" between the negative Gulf energy supply shock and growth tailwinds from the artificial intelligence investment boom that was starting to spread beyond US borders.",
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        "published": "2026-08-25T18:07:40.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Straits Times Business",
        "title": "IMF’s Georgieva says global economy weathering energy shock, sees fiscal concerns",
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "IMF's Georgieva says global economy weathering energy shock, sees fiscal concerns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/imfs-georgieva-says-global-economy-weathering-energy-shock-sees-3348904",
        "published": "2026-08-25T20:58:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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